INSTINCT BROTHERS Inc. and Wakatake Co., Ltd. Have Entered into a Business Partnership in the Field of Soccer Player Development.

"INSTINCT BROTHERS Inc. (hereinafter, ISB) and Wakatake Inc. have announced a groundbreaking business partnership to expand children's dreams and possibilities. Through this partnership, the support system for the birth of the next generation of soccer stars from Japan will be further strengthened."

"INSTINCT BROTHERS Inc. and Wakatake Inc. have officially announced a business partnership related to the discovery and development of soccer players. This partnership aims to discover the next generation of soccer players and strengthen support so that they can shine on the world stage.

 

The specific details of the business partnership are as follows.

 

1.    ISB will conclude a sponsorship agreement with Wakatake for the Japan select team participating in the MIC, or Mediterranean International Cup.

2.    To lead the Japan Select U-12A team to the world title in the U-12A category at the MIC 2024 tournament, INSTINCT BROTHERS Representative Director, Chairman and CEO Yuki Nagano and former Japan national team player Teruo Iwamoto, who is active in the ValueVillage tournament, will participate as coach and manager, respectively.

3.  Through the soccer business, the two companies will jointly provide education, motivation, and brain science from now on for the future of children.

 

 

The Mediterranean International Cup is a tournament with more than 20 years of history, held every year during Semana Santa, the Easter week, in Girona, Catalonia. Intense matches take place across a total of 9 categories, 8 for boys and 1 for girls, and the tournament, known for its impressive scale and level of play, attracts more than 350 teams from around the world. Participating clubs include professional clubs, elite academies, and representative teams, bringing together top-level talent from countries and regions worldwide. In the past, many star players such as Neymar, Messi, Pique, Marcelo, Carvajal, and Mata have taken part, making it a tournament that can be called a gateway to success.

 

They will take on a serious challenge against some of the world’s top-level competitors, aiming for the pinnacle among 7,000 players.

Just thinking about it brings a rush of excitement and anticipation.

A series of battles so heated they go beyond full commitment, connections born through the ball with friends from around the world, crying after winning and crying after losing.

This global tournament gives players every experience that helps them grow both as people and as players.

 

Through this business alliance between the two companies, ISB will use the soccer player selection and overseas expedition program operated by Wakatake Co., Ltd. for children across Japan, and will also conduct player selections at the ValueVillage soccer tournaments hosted by ISB to expand the 0.3% possibility and help players take flight on the world stage.

To develop future Japan national team players and future gold medal champion athletes, the ISB Group will provide support so that children from elementary school age can understand the effects of the various services with which the ISB Group can partner, including medicine, beauty, health, food, brain science, education, agriculture, and maintenance.


Through the soccer business, we promise that the two companies will jointly provide education, motivation, and brain science from now on for the future of children.


What is MIC, the Mediterranean International Cup:

Girona, the host city of MIC, is known as a resort destination. Because it faces the sea, it is dotted with many beaches and has numerous luxurious hotels with ocean views. The one-of-a-kind tournament where players can prepare for matches in a relaxed state against the backdrop of this beautiful city and scenery, while experiencing “against the world’s highest level” all in one event, is MIC. At this tournament, also called a gateway to the world, enjoy a truly unique and wonderful experience in the best environment.

MIC Data

Number of participating teams: more than 350 teams
Number of participating players: more than 6,500
Total number of matches: more than 850 matches
Total number of pitches: 46 pitches, natural grass and artificial turf
Number of categories: Boys: 8 | Girls: 1
Sponsors: LaLiga, Caixa Bank, Danone, etc.

INSTINCT BROTHERS - Value Village Mission

“Joy to everyone around the world! Let’s build a company that can contribute to society!”

  We will provide treatments, products, and services that help all people in the world live healthy, fulfilling lives until the age of 120!

“Creating the future through the power of sports” We set forth our mission as contributing to regional revitalization through sports!

 

Inquiries from members of the press regarding this matter

INSTINCT BROTHERS Inc.

Public Relations Contact: Fumihiro Nagano

Phone: 03-5747-9401

Email address: [email protected]

FAX: 03-5747-9402